Kimberly Johnson Faber, 36, of Olathe, Kansas, went to run free in the pastures of Heaven on Thursday, May 26, 2011 with her loving husband, David W. Faber, at her side. She spent the last few years of her life traveling from one coast to another with her husband, Dave, and extraordinarily loyal dog, Koko. This travel highlighted a cornerstone...

Roger Neil Russell, 77, Spring Hill, KS died unexpectedly Friday, May 27th, 2011 at his home. He was born February 20, 1934 in Bonita, Kansas. He was a 1952 graduate of St. John's Memorial High School in Olathe and attended Ottawa University. Roger served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.Roger was a hairdresser for 54 years and...

GARY C. DAHMER, 72, passed away at home in Olathe, KS on May 25, 2011. Memorials are suggested to the charity of your choice or to your local animal shelter. Gary was born December 30, 1938 in Independence, MO to Lester and Lorena Dahmer. He proudly served our country in the US Navy. Gary worked as an air traffic controller...

Harold Clarence Luedtke, 85, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Betty Rose-Marie Luedtke. He is also survived by his two sons, Ken and wife Sharon, Marc and wife Jackie, and his two daughters, Karyn and husband Don Tuttle, and Marla and husband Daryl Henson, as well as his grandchildren, Amanda,...

Jeannie Doreen Person passed away May 19, 2011 in Olathe, Kansas She was born to Eugene Mayes and Doreen Bowman on January 29, 1942 in St. Louis, MO, where she lived for many years. She moved to Kansas in the late 1970's.She professed a hope in Christ at an early age. Jeannie was united with First Love Ministries Church in...

Ethel E. Shipman, life long resident of Johnson County, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Olathe, Kansas. Ethel was born in Spring Hill, Kansas. She was married to Howard Shipman who preceded her in death. She was owner-operator of Ethel's Beauty Salon in Olathe for many years.She was a member and Past-President of Bonita Hummers, member of the Olathe...

Corinne "Connie" Anne Marie Cardell, 54, loving wife, mother and daughter passed away peacefully at KC Hospice House on 5/17/2011. Diagnosed in November 2003 with leukemia, Connie waged a heroic and courageous battle, fighting valiantly for time with her loved ones. Connie was born 1/3/57 in Erie, PA and attended Westmoor High School in So. San Francisco. She graduated from...

KENNETH "KENNY" LYNN BOWERS,Age 48, passed away at home in Olathe, KS on May 15, 2011. Memorials are suggested to Salvation Army. Kenny was born April 10, 1963 in Olathe, KS and graduated from Olathe North High School in 1982. He was employed as a cab driver for Veteran's Transportation for over ten years. Kenny was a life-long resident of...

David Hegner, 51, Overland Park, died of cancer May 16, 2011 at his home surrounded by family and dear friends.David was born to Hank and Erna (Wals) Hegner, November 2, 1959 in Kirkwood, Missouri. He grew up in the Chicago area and moved to Fairfax, Virginia in 1978. There he met his Savior, Jesus Christ, and his wife, Judy (nee...

Marlene Kay McMurphey Buck, Olathe, KS passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on May 15, 2011 at Conroe Regional Hospital in Conroe, TX. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 19, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 Blackbob Rd, Olathe, KS.Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 20, at 11:00 am at First...

The family suggests contributions to Heritage Christian Academy, 9333 W. 159th st., Overland Park, Kansas 66221

Enid Henning Leigh, age 87 of Olathe, KS, passed away May 9, 2011 in Olathe. She will be honored in church on May 29, 2011 in Mellette, SD. Memorials are suggested to Northwestern United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 43, Mellette, SD 57461.Enid was born on July 2, 1923 in Northville to Dewey Herman Henning and Edith Mildred (Batteen) Henning. She...

Elizabeth (Morton) Arth died at home on May 12, 2011 in Olathe, Kansas. Liz was born in Boonville on January, 23, 1932. She married Donald Arth there in 1953 and began a life as an Air Force wife. Liz was the proud mother of nine children: Susan Pharo, Michael (Lisa) Arth, Pat Heath, James Arth, Kathleen (Bill) Carano, Matthew (Julie)...

Theresa M. Useldinger, 83, of Olathe, KS passed away peacefully Friday May 6, 2011 at home. The Rosary will be said at 5:30 Tuesday evening at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to the Church.Theresa was born April 2, 1928 in Effingham, KS to John and Minnie Banks. She graduated from Atchinson County Community High School in 1946. She...

Donald R. Rouse, 91, was born Jan. 29, 1920 in Nelson Nebraska and died May 2, 2011 in Olathe, Kansas. He was proceeded in death by parents Vernon and Valeria Rouse, sister Dorothy, brothers Raymond, Eugene, and Marvin. He is survived by Bonnie his wife of 64 years, his son Terry and wife Mary, step grand daughters Sarah and Carrie,...

Steven H. Saggars, 68, of Olathe, KS passed away Sunday May 1, 2011 at the Olathe Medical Center. A rosary will be said Wednesday evening at 5:30. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Hospice House of Olathe Medical Center. Steve was born Feb. 4, 1943 in Kendallville, IN to Harvey and Betty Saggars and was raised in...

Mary Louise Peterson, 84, of Olathe, KS, the daughter of Louis G. Pavlakos –Smith and Bertha Leavitt Smith was born in Lawrence, KS on February 15, 1927 and died April 30, 2011 in Olathe, KS. At the age of 2, the family moved to Ponca City, Oklahoma where she lived until they moved to Salina, KS in 1941. She graduated...

EDMOND "ED" EUGENE YOUNG Edmond "Ed" Eugene Young, age 75, passed away April 26, 2011, in Olathe, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the National Kidney Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri, 1900 W. 47th Place, #310, Westwood, KS 66205 or to Autism Society of the Heartland,PO Box 860984, Shawnee, KS 66286-0984. Ed was born January...

Wilfred F. Fasching, 85, of Edgerton, Kansas, passed away April 26, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice House. He attended schools in Lenexa, Kansas and Olathe, Kansas, graduating from Olathe High School in 1943. He was a member of the Army Air Force and served in World War II. He was a member of St. Pauls Catholic Church in Olathe, and...

The family suggests contributions to Prairie Center Church of God of Prophecy, Olathe, KS.Al was born April 8, 1929 to Everett and Sadie Baxter in El Paso, Arkansas. After serving his country during WWII he settled Northern California and married Mary Lou Murphy (who preceded him in death in March 2, 1983), where he lived until 1988. He retired from...